Nile Rodgers Defends Lady Gaga’s David Bowie Grammys Tribute
Photo via Nile Rodgers’ Instagram
At Monday’s Grammys ceremony, Lady Gaga and Nile Rodgers paid tribute to David Bowie with a multi-song montage of Bowie’s biggest hits. The performance wasn’t without its detractors—most notably Bowie’s son, Duncan Jones, who appeared to diss it on Twitter. But it has one very visible defender: Rodgers himself, who took to Twitter to defend Gaga against the complaints of the horde. You can find some of his tweets below.
When asked if Bowie would’ve liked the tribute, Rodgers was unequivocal: “ABSOLUTELY!!! ALL DAY LONG.” He also admonished a Twitter user who claimed that Rodgers “never truly knew” Bowie. (Rodgers collaborated with Bowie multiple times, most notably on Let’s Dance. Read our interview with Rodgers about Bowie.)
You really believe “all” were expecting or maybe “you” were expecting, which is cool. Your wants are cool. https://t.co/dkznXlnfB1
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
Many artists and tributes were performed, we did what we thought and still think was right in our short time slot. x https://t.co/NottaU93am
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
I did 4 projects with David including his BIGGEST by far! I think I had an amazing relationship w him. https://t.co/X89gmhewAX
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
I don’t mind hate as you call it, I call it “difference of opinion” sometime it makes me smarter, other times??? https://t.co/u49s0h4ciU
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
Don’t take it so seriously. If David or I tried to listen to everyone, we’d have never finished ANYTHING! https://t.co/oHcuKNnJ4p
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
He has a right to his feelings and opinions too. My brother’s favorite works of mine are all my instrumentals. https://t.co/GDj28EVDkL
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
ABSOLUTELY!!! ALL DAY LONG. Do you have any idea of how many songs (hits) I’ve done w DB of other people’s songs? https://t.co/zLb9XZYN02
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) February 17, 2016
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